PA: Jewish Federation urges voters to heed mail-in ballot deadline as Passover approaches

The Pittsburgh Jewish community is reminding voters that Tuesday is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for the April 23 primary, a date with added importance this year since the Passover holiday will make it impossible for potentially thousands of Jews to vote in person on Election Day.

The first full day of Passover coincides with the primary election. The holiday lasts from sundown April 22 through April 30.

Laura Cherner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said Passover, which marks the exodus of the Jews from enslavement in Egypt, includes several lifestyle adjustments that will affect voting in the Jewish community.

Vehicle and technology use are discouraged on the first day of Passover, as well as writing, she said.



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